National Burn Awareness Week: February 1-7, 2016
January 29, 2016 | Blog
This year is the 30th anniversary of National Burn Awareness Week, created to promote burn awareness and prevention among the general public and high-risk groups such as children and older adults. The goal is to spread a message of awareness and prevention, and this year’s message is Scald Prevention. The American Burn Association provides information… read more
Renting A Car – Things To Consider
January 26, 2016 | Blog
If you’ve ever rented a car, you know they love to attempt to sell you insurance on the vehicles. Rental companies such as National, Avis, and Dollar make the majority of their money by charging fees for insuring vehicles. They typically offer various degrees of coverage for charges starting around $15/day. Many renters say yes to… read more
Indiana Golf Cart Accident Attorney
January 26, 2016 | Personal Injury
Naturally, most people associate golf carts with a day spent on the golf course, as an easy form of transportation from one hole to another. However, the use of golf carts has expanded significantly in recent years, well outside of golf courses. The carts are commonly used to transport people through airports, sports arenas, and… read more
Can I Recover after a Pool Accident at an Indianapolis Apartment Complex?
January 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
During the summer months, thousands of families flock to pools around the Indianapolis area to spend a fun day in the sun. Many of these pools are located on private property, such as an apartment or condominium complex or a private neighborhood. Unfortunately, pools also come with the risk of accidents, injuries, and even death… read more
Holiday Traveling Safety – Indianapolis Personal Injury Tips
January 21, 2016 | Blog,Car Accidents
During the holidays, many of us will be traveling on highways and interstates to visit friends and relatives in other parts of the country. According to data published by the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91% of all holiday travel is by car, and the number of long-distance trips increases by 54% during the… read more
January 19, 2016 | Blog,Brain and Spinal Injury
Playing sports inherently comes with the risk of injury. Athletes suffer injuries such as pulled or strained muscles, tendons, and ligaments on a regular basis and are generally aware of the prevalence of these types of injuries in most sports. However, every once in a while, a sports injury occurs that causes the sports community,… read more
Self-Driving Cars And The Future Of Driving Safety
January 14, 2016 | Car Accidents
If driverless autos deliver on their promise to greatly reduce fatal traffic accidents, the technology will perhaps rank among the most transformative public-health initiatives in human history. But how many lives can be saved? By the end of this century, given the advent of the self driving car, there’s good reason to believe that tens of millions of traffic… read more
Safe Driving This Winter Season
January 12, 2016 | Car Accidents
This winter we have not seen any blizzards, but you never know how quickly the weather can change and how a little bit of snow can make it very difficult to drive. Please take some of the following precautions when driving in the snow or ice to stay safe this winter and to keep others… read more
$305B Highway Bill Signed By Obama In December
January 8, 2016 | Blog
Something which certainly will have an impact on the overall safety of America’s roads, including Indiana and the Indianapolis area, President Obama signed into a law a five-year, $305 billion highway bill this past December (2015), within hours of a scheduled expiration of the nation’s road and transit spending. The new law, paid for with… read more
Study On Factors That Influence Trucking Accidents
January 5, 2016 | truck accident
Researchers Cite Fatigue, Health, and Cellphones as Factors in Truck Accidents When driving next to or passing a large truck on the highway, it is important to drive carefully as trucking accidents often result in fatalities, according to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Discussing some of the key risk factors when… read more